Antonio Vivaldi probably composed his famous Gloria in 1725. Although the exact circumstances of its origin remain a riddle, it was definitely conceived as a self-contained concert piece rather than as part of a complete setting of the Mass.

The compositional fabric, the festive character of the outside movements, and the predominance of the strings in the middle movements make this masterpiece of Venetian sacred music a natural choice for an arrangement for solo voices, choir and organ. Rather than imitating the orchestral writing, Martin Focke's arrangement offers a self-contained version tailor-made for this combination of instruments, thereby making a pinnacle of European church music accessible to the often more modest resources of today's churches.

- Standard work of the oratorio repertoire
- Self-contained version for solo voices (SSA), choir (SATB) and organ
- Highly supportive, easy-to-play organ part
- Ideal for use in church services
- Duration: c. 30 mins.

'Choir&Organ' presents a great opportunity for all choirs to sing the great choral repertoire without the need for an orchestra, these versions will help to keep these works alive and in the hearts of all lovers of choral music. (Bob Chilcott)

Edition no. : BA7515
ISMN: 9790006524129
Composer / Author: Vivaldi, Antonio
Title: Introduzione al Gloria RV 642, Gloria in D major RV 589
arranged for soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB) and organ
Detailed instrumentation: Voice, Mixed choir, Organ
Volume / Series: Choir & Organ
Arranger: Focke, Martin
Foreword / Introduction: Heimbucher, Christoph
Product format: Score, Anthology
Includes the following individual parts: Voice, Mixed choir, Organ
Duration (approx.): 00:00:30
Level of difficulty (D): 3

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